It’s been a year getting here, but April has finally arrived bringing with it the loss of the winter doldrums. With the April showers that bring May flowers and a golf tournament known as the Masters, it also brings the opening night of “Fame” on Friday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. at the Sampson Community Theater. A large number of students from multiple local high schools have been rehearsing for weeks and are ready to entertain you so make your plans to attend this toe tapping musical that will be enjoyed by every member of your family.

“Fame” is being sponsored by Performance Dodge & Ford and the Sampson Arts Council. Tickets may be purchased now at Inkspot and Matthew’s Gifts.

Upcoming events

Fame — Directed by Angela Martin. Rehearsals ongoing. Performance dates are April 20-21, 27-28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 22, 29 at 2:30 p.m.

Hair Spray — Directed by Angela Martin. Auditions TBA. Performance dates July 6-8 and July 13-15.

Theater Day Camp for ages 5-15 — concludes with Annie, Jr. — Directed by Angela Martin. Performance dates are July 20-22.

Boeing, Boeing — Directed by Logan Tart. Auditions TBA. Performance dates are Aug. 31, Sept. 1, 2 and Sept. 7-9.

Blithe Spirit — Directed by Tom Wilbur. Auditions Sept. 8 at 10 a.m. Performance dates are Oct. 19-21 and Oct. 26-28.

A Christmas Story, the musical — Directed by Dan Holland. Auditions TBA. Performance dates are Nov. 30, Dec. 1, 2 and Dec. 7-9.

Thoughts until next week

Pain makes man think. Thought makes man wise. Wisdom makes life endurable.

Good manners are just a way of showing other people we have respect for them.

He who undervalues himself is justly undervalued by others,

Rehearsals for the upcoming production of ‘Fame’ are continuing, with opening night just two weeks away, on April 20.
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Rehearsals for the upcoming production of ‘Fame’ are continuing, with opening night just two weeks away, on April 20.
https://www.clintonnc.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/web1_E-Fame-3-25-18-007-2.jpgRehearsals for the upcoming production of ‘Fame’ are continuing, with opening night just two weeks away, on April 20. Tom Wilbur|SCT Photos

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By Bruce Caldwell

Contributing columnist